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  Camaraderie of Sports Teams May Deter Bullying, Violence

  May 5, 2013 — As schools around the country look for ways to reduce violence and bullying, they may want to consider encouraging students to participate in team sports, according to a new ... > full story
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  Muscle Adaptation of Transition to Minimalist Running

  May 2, 2013 — As barefoot and minimalist running become increasingly popular, a new study is looking at how muscles are affected by the transition from traditional ... > full story
• Fibromyalgia
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  Regular, Moderate Exercise Does Not Worsen Pain in People With Fibromyalgia

  May 2, 2013 — For many people who have fibromyalgia, even the thought of exercising is painful. Yet a new study shows that exercise does not worsen the pain associated with the disorder and may even lessen it over ... > full story
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  Dehydration Is a Problem in Combat Sports

  May 2, 2013 — Athletes in combat sports often try to shed body weight in order to compete against lighter and smaller opponents. A new doctoral thesis points to the human body’s limited ability to quickly ... > full story
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  Gamers Recognize College Football Players in Video Games

  May 1, 2013 — Paying college athletes is a contentious issue and the subject of a lawsuit challenging the use of their likenesses in video games. A new study found that many video gamers recognize athletes in the ... > full story
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  Proper Cleat Choice Gives Turf Injuries the Boot

  May 1, 2013 — Injury on the playing field often is caused by the interaction between the athlete's shoe and the field ... > full story
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  Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Treatment Improves Functional Outcome, Helps Repair Biostructural Damage from Traumatic Brain Injury

  April 30, 2013 — Results show positive impact that bone marrow stromal cell therapy can have for those suffering from certain types of traumatic brain ... > full story
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  Neuroscientists Use Statistical Model to Draft Fantasy Teams of Neurons

  April 29, 2013 — This past weekend teams from the National Football League used statistics like height, weight and speed to draft the best college players, and in a few weeks, armchair enthusiasts will use similar ... > full story
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  Forced Exercise May Still Protect Against Anxiety and Stress

  April 25, 2013 — Being forced to exercise may still help reduce anxiety and depression just as exercising voluntarily does, according to a new ... > full story
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  More Severe Concussion Symptoms Lead to Longer Recovery Time

  April 25, 2013 — Most children who suffer from sports-related concussions recover within a few days. However, in a small number of children, symptoms can last for a month or more. Although there have been numerous ... > full story

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